Peanut Industry Faces Data Shortage as USDA Reports Lag Behind Harvest The U.S. peanut industry is facing a serious challenge this harvest season — a lack of up-to-date data on peanut production. Dr. Adam Rabinowitz of Auburn University recently published an article detailing the problem and how it’s impacting farmers’ ability to price their crop and plan for the market. …
National Pork Producers Urge FDA to Rethink “Ultra-Processed Foods” Definition The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has voiced significant concerns regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) forthcoming definition of “ultra-processed foods.” Their comments, submitted ahead of the upcoming release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aim to ensure that the new classification system does not negatively impact consumers …
President Trump Announces Major Farm-Related Trade Update With China Donald J. Trump recently took to social media to share a significant update on trade talks with China’s leader Xi Jinping, emphasizing farm-sector gains for American producers: “We agreed on many things, with others, even of high importance, being very close to resolved. I was extremely honored by the fact that …
Cattle Market Faces Steep Decline as Brazil Seeks Beef Trade Talks with U.S. There’s a decades-old adage in the commodity trade that says, “any bull market takes the stairs up, but it takes the elevator down in a hurry.” That phrase has proven true once again in the cattle trade, as recent market activity shows a steep and sudden decline …
The Great Migration Across the Mississippi In the 1850s, the United States witnessed a remarkable westward migration as settlers crossed the Mississippi River in search of new land and opportunity. Families journeyed to Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, transforming the frontier into fertile farmland. This expansion marked a turning point in 1850s American farming, laying the foundation for the nation’s …
Alabama Receives $519,000 in USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Funding The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $519,000 to Alabama through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). This funding will support 14 projects designed to enhance the competitiveness, marketing, education, and research of Alabama’s growing specialty crop sector. …
U.S. Meat Export Federation Applauds New Trade Agreements with ASEAN Nations The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced reciprocal trade agreements with Cambodia and Malaysia, along with new frameworks for agreements with Vietnam and Thailand — a move that could open significant new opportunities for American red meat exports. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is welcoming the announcement as …
Global Peanut Surplus Drives Down U.S. Peanut Prices Peanut farmers across the U.S. are watching prices fall this season as a global peanut surplus weighs heavily on the market. Many producers are reporting that only about half of their crop is selling at $500 per ton, while the rest is being placed into the loan program at $355 per ton …
Frankie “Bubba” Hall Receives 2025 Pat Cockrell Lifetime Achievement Award The Florida Farm Bureau Federation (FFBF) has recognized Frankie “Bubba” Hall of Alachua County with the 2025 Pat Cockrell Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the organization’s highest honors. The award was presented during the President’s Awards Banquet at the 84th annual Florida Farm Bureau state meeting at the Daytona Beach …
Pork Industry Marks 40 Years of the Pork Checkoff As October Pork Month comes to a close, the National Pork Board and state pork associations are celebrating a milestone — the 40th anniversary of the Pork Checkoff. For four decades, the program has driven marketing, research, and education efforts to promote U.S. pork and support producers nationwide. Approved by pork …
